Officially it was "Hello Kitty" Day June 8 at AT&T Ballpark. Yet "Beach Blanket Babylon" continued to capture hearts, and heads, as the San Francisco Giants joined a civic salute to the 40th anniversary of the beloved musical revue.

"BBB" producer Jo Schuman Silvertook the field with Giants CEO Larry Baerand his wife, Pam, as her cast belted out the national anthem followed by the city's unofficial anthem, "San Francisco."

And fans, wearing fabulous "BBB"-Giants theme foam hats, went wild as the red sequins of singer Tammy Nelson's gown shimmered in the sunlight and the breeze billowed her BBB World Series chapeau.

This winning day capped almost a week of tributes to the nation's long-running musical revue, created by the late Steve Silver, who dreamed up a zany little song-and-dance show that he figured had about a two-week run at the Savoy Tivoli.

Days before the ballgame, Mayor Ed Leepresided over another "BBB" celebration at City Hall, where 2,000 fans filled the majestic Rotunda to cheer the cast as they presented a highlight of hits.

Dressed like a lounge singer in sequined jacket borrowed from "BBB," Lee joked that he'd found it while rummaging through the closet of former Mayor Willie Brown.

"When there's a Super Bowl or a World Series, 'Beach Blanket' always helps the city celebrate," he toasted. "Steve Silver was more than a great showman; he was a great philanthropist giving back to schools, music and arts programs because he loved this city of Saint Francis. And Jo keeps that spirit alive."

Later that night, the Shultzes hosted a heartfelt hootenanny for the BBB family up at their Russian Hill penthouse, where guests supped on a super McCalls cocktail buffet and joined in a sing-along with George Shultz, who'd penned a paean (set to the Princeton Faculty Song) to "Beach Blanket."

To honor her hosts, performer Caitlin McGintyexpertly serenaded them with their favorite song, "Some Enchanted Evening," as they took a little twirl.

Her golden pipes dazzled listeners - no surprise, as McGinty was an original "BBB" Scholarship winner. Now a coveted competition for high school teens, three new winners (J.P. Viernes, Annabel Hope, Marisol De Anda) were crowned earlier in the week at Club Fugazi.

"It's been an amazing week," enthused Schuman Silver, who was joined by her cousin, music mogul Clive Davisand their family. "I've met longtime fans, some of whom were at that first 'Beach Blanket' show. I'm amazed, and moved, how beloved the show remains and the lasting affection for Steve Silver."